LJMU Exhibition Research Lab

Sara Jaspan, Exhibitions Editor

Founded in 2012 as part of Liverpool School of Art and Design, LJMU Exhibition Research Lab is the first academic centre and art gallery in the UK dedicated to the interdisciplinary study of exhibitions and curatorial knowledge.

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Opening Hours

  • Monday10:00am - 5:00pm
  • Tuesday10:00am - 5:00pm
  • Wednesday10:00am - 5:00pm
  • Thursday10:00am - 5:00pm
  • Friday10:00am - 5:00pm
  • Saturday10:00am - 5:00pm

Always double check opening hours with the venue before making a special visit.

What's on near LJMU Exhibition Research Lab

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